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- bleaching/ˈbliːtʃɪŋ/The process of removing colour from something, typically using chemicals or sunlight.nounB2
- bleaching powder/ˈbliːtʃɪŋ ˌpaʊdə/A white powder, chiefly calcium hypochlorite, used for bleaching and disinfection.nounC1
- bleak house/bliːk haʊs/A novel by Charles Dickens published between 1852 and 1853, primarily focused on the injustices of the English legal system, particularly the Court of Chancery.nounLow (as a common noun phrase), Medium (as a literary/cultural reference)
- blear/blɪə/To make (the eyes or vision) dim, watery, blurred, or unclear.adjectivenounverb+1C2 / Very low frequency
- bleasdale/ˈbliːzdeɪl/A toponym, primarily a surname and place name of English origin.nounVery Rare / Archaic
- bleat/bliːt/The characteristic crying sound made by a sheep or goat.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- bleaunt/ˈblɔːnt/A sleeveless or short-sleeved tunic or surcoat, often richly decorated, worn over armour or other garments in medieval Europe, particularly in the 12th-14th centuries.nounExtremely rare / Archaic / Historical
- bleb/bleb/A small blister, bubble, or cyst on the skin or surface of something.nounC1
- bledisloe cup/ˌbled.ɪz.ləʊ ˈkʌp/The prestigious rugby union trophy contested annually between the national teams of Australia and New Zealand.nounC2
- bleed/bliːd/To lose blood from the body, typically as a result of injury or illness.adjectivenounverb+2B1
- bleed valve/ˈbliːd ˌvælv/A valve designed to release a small, controlled amount of fluid or gas (to 'bleed it off') from a system, often to reduce pressure, remove air, or sample contents.nounC2
- bleeder/ˈbliː.dər/A person who bleeds profusely, especially due to a medical condition like haemophilia; or something that causes bleeding.nounC1
- bleeder resistor/ˈbliːdə rɪˈzɪstə/An electrical resistor connected across the terminals of a power supply or a capacitor to discharge it for safety purposes after the circuit is switched off.nounVery Low
- bleeder tile/ˈbliː.də taɪl/A porous ceramic, clay, or plastic pipe laid underground to collect and drain excess water from soil, typically for agricultural or construction drainage.nounRare / Niche Technical
- bleeder's disease/ˈbliːdəz dɪˌziːz/A dated, informal term for hemophilia, a genetic disorder where blood fails to clot properly.nounVery Low / Archaic
- bleeding/ˈbliːdɪŋ/The process of losing blood from the circulatory system, either internally or externally.adjectiveadverbnounB1
- bleeding edge/ˈbliːdɪŋ ɛdʒ/The very forefront of technological development or innovation; more advanced or experimental than 'cutting edge'.nounC1
- bleeding heart/ˌbliːdɪŋ ˈhɑːt/A person who is excessively sympathetic to the suffering of others, particularly regarding social or political issues, often viewed as naive.nounC1
- bleep/bliːp/A short, high-pitched electronic sound used to indicate a signal or to censor offensive language.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- bleeper/ˈbliːpə(r)/A small electronic device that emits a beeping sound, typically used to alert or summon someone; a pager.nounLow to Medium
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